Gareth Fenley

Gareth Fenley is a Democrat residing in Social Circle, Georgia. He is currently newsworthy due to his active opposition to the proposed construction of an ICE detention center in his town. For months, Fenley has been working with his neighbor, John Miller, a conservative, to prevent the construction. They meet daily and drive to the proposed site of the detention center. The proposed detention center would significantly increase the population of Social Circle, tripling its size, which is a major concern for Fenley and other residents. Their efforts highlight the resistance to ICE facilities even in traditionally conservative areas and demonstrate a bipartisan effort to protect their community's character and resources.